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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.41, 207.72 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.41, 207.72 and 73.43 is: 110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.41 : 207.72 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.41/207.72 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.41x = 207.72 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.41x = 15,252.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,252.88/138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.20

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